But the location has also proved to be a vulnerability. During hurricanes, ocean water surges up the rivers and spills over the banks, inundating businesses and homes. A pole on the site of the former colonial governor’s mansion, near where the two rivers meet, displays the high-water marks from previous storms. Florence will likely be one of the worst after delivering more than 10 feet of water, placing it nearly on par with Hurricane Ione from 1955.

Source: Los Angeles Times September 15, 2018 21:31 UTC